Wednesday, September 15, 2010

A Year Ago Today

One year and one day ago, my friend Greta called my mum to ask for some help with a kitten. Mum brought Harry home that night. The next morning, she called again to say another pair had been found by the same man. Shortly thereafter, I arrived with my sister in my soon-to-be Forever Home.The vet put me at 1 day old max. I had dried gunk on my furs, so my mumcat probably didn't have a chance to clean me up before a person took me, my brother and sister away and put us in the gardens of three adjacent houses. The man who found my brother Harry heard me crying during the night, and kept looking until he found me and Hermione. At that stage, I was known as Ron.I was a pesky kitten from the start. My first poop was bright green! I was a very difficult eater and most of my feeds for the first two weeks were force feeds. I also did not like to poop very often at all, which had my mum very worried. I had a wound on my leg, too, probably from being thrown in the bushes.I was a funny contradiction of a baby kitten. I was both very fragile and very tough. It is a miracle that I survived the first night without food or warmth, and a testament to my fluffy fighting spirit. I am in the back in this photo.I had a few set backs in my progress, but kept overcoming them. I was not a kitten to be kept down for long. I was the smallest of my siblings at less than 100 grams when I first came home, but I was the first to open my eyes. I was also the first to use my litter tray.Today I am strong and tough and mancatly. I am also very very loved, and have added so much to my family. My brother and sister take good care of me, and have taught me a lot. I am lucky to have made lots of friends all over the world. Please come and enjoy my birthday party in my courtyard. We have all sorts of nommy foods to enjoy and games to play. It is my very first Gotcha Day :)

30 comments:

Who would ever have guessed what a gorgeous kitty you would grow up to be, Lishy! I remember the vet didn't hold out much hope for you... which only shows how much THEY know! (And my human wonders why I cry every time I go to the clinic!)

Happy Birthday?Gotcha Day Lishy!!!! To your siblings too(even though they are in their own homes )We have enjoyed watching you grow and get healthy. Now,you are officially a MANCAT!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! WOOT!!OK...let's play!!Purrs Mickey,Georgia & Tillie

mom said that looking at the picture of you when you were so tiny again made her eyes moist. You look so healthy and mancatly these days that it's hard to believe how tough you had it growing up! My mom says you're a living miracle and a testament to the power of love.

Oh Lishy!! We remember when you first arrived and we watched you grow up! We remember when they said they didn't think you were long for this world. But you are a spunky one and proved them all wrong!!

Happy Birthday and Gotcha Day, gorgeous Lishy!...We are so glad you found such a wonderful, loving home...We hope all your birthday wishes come true, sweetie...We are on our way to your party=we can't wait to hang out with you and all your friends...We're bringing fresh nip, so get ready to really party!!!hehe...kisses...Calle, Halle, Sukki

Lishy Ronnylicious! We just love you and can't believe it's been a whole year since you arrived! We've followed every day of your life ever since. We love you and you know we are honored to attend your party. We've brought some home grown nip.

HAPPY BIRTHDAY, LISHY, the most beautiful white boy in the universe! We well remember that day a year ago, and the days and weeks that followed, and all the tears as we thought you might not make it, but also the joy that you were adopted by the best home possible. And look at you now. You're a champ, Lishy!!!!

We loved yoo from the very ferst moment we saw a pic of scrappy little yoo. We cannot adequately explain how VERY happy we are that yoo survived and have grown up into such a sweet, wonderful mancat. Happy Gotcha day sweet boy. And HUGE fanks to yoor mom and dad and rescuers.

Lishy, we remember when you and your siblings were found an rejoiced at every milestone. We remember the dismal prognosis. we remember praying and purring that your life, however long, would be full of joy! What's funny is that you bring us so much joy every time we see how big, strong and gorgeous you've grown!

Happy Gotchaversary! We hope you have the best day ever! Smoochies from alla us!

Oh Lishy, it's with tears of happiness in our eyes that we wish you A HAPPY GOTCHA DAY! Every living being is a miracle but you are even more so. You look so healthy and mancatly today it's hard to believe there were times when we all feared for you. Many, many kittykisses on this special day, you beautiful boy!Siena & Chilli

Hi Lishy - I just came across your blog and must tell you that you are one of the most beautiful cats I have ever seen. What a heart-warming story about your rescue. I hope you celebrate many birthdays. I am your new follower. Drop by for a give-away. Hugs, Deb =^..^=x5 Ottawa, Canada

Happy Gotcha Day, Lishy! We loved you the firsttime your mom told us about you, and we are thankful that you have grown up into such a big, strong and handsome mancat. Fanks for inviting us to your party. We brought some nip, chick-hen and HAM! :)

Oh Lishy we remember when the three of you first got to your home - we can't believe it has been a year - it seems so quick but also so strange because we feel like we have known you forever! We are so happy that all three of you were able to find wonderful forever homes! And oh, reading this brought back so many memories for our mom, she got all leaky thinking how far you have come!